After a goal, substitutions are permitted under what condition?

• A. Not allowed at all.
• B. Allowed in any format only during halftime.
• C. Allowed only if both teams agree.
• D. Allowed per the rules of the format, allowing players to rotate.

Answer: (D)

Substitutions after a goal are governed by the format’s substitution rules. When a goal is scored, the point ends and play stops, creating the natural moment to rotate players. The important point is that whether you can substitute in that stoppage, and how many you can bring in, depends on the competition format you’re playing. That’s why the best answer specifies “per the rules of the format, allowing players to rotate.”

In practice, this means you’ll often rotate after a goal, but some formats may limit substitutions, require them only at certain stoppages, or impose other procedures. Always check the specific rules of your league or tournament.